Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Head Start/EHS

Our House, Inc; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Our House, Inc in Decatur, Georgia, is looking for a dedicated Lead Teacher to create and maintain a high-quality learning environment. This role focuses on fostering children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while collaborating with families.

The Lead Teacher will develop lesson plans, supervise classroom activities, and engage parents to enhance children's educational journey. Candidates should have relevant experience and educational credentials to meet state requirements, ensuring compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in early childhood education required.
• Must meet state and program qualification standards.
• Experience with developmental assessments is critical.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Head Start goals.
• Supervise children to ensure safety indoors and outdoors.
• Communicate effectively with families to support parent engagement.

Skills

Knowledge of Head Start standards

Child observation proficiency

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Innovation

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or state equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum

Job description

Our House, Inc in Decatur, Georgia, is looking for a dedicated Lead Teacher to create and maintain a high-quality learning environment. This role focuses on fostering children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while collaborating with families.

The Lead Teacher will develop lesson plans, supervise classroom activities, and engage parents to enhance children's educational journey. Candidates should have relevant experience and educational credentials to meet state requirements, ensuring compliance with Head Start standards.